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Nevada Activists Advocate for Prohibition of Coyote Killing Competitions

Nov 132 min read

Nevada Activists Advocate for Prohibition of Coyote Killing Competitions

Public sentiment is increasingly against the contests, with recent polling showing a majority of Nevada voters support a ban. Activists are

Reports Expose Low Wages, High Turnover, and Workforce Struggles Among Child Care Workers

Stephen Wick

Nov 52 min read

Education

Reports Expose Low Wages, High Turnover, and Workforce Struggles Among Child Care Workers

Report by Arizona State University’s Chris Herbst points to a "brain drain" from the industry, as higher-educated workers leave for better-p

False Advertising Claims: The Justice Department Resolve Allegations Against Lyft Inc with $2.1M Settlement

Stephen Wick

Nov 43 min read

Criminal Justice

False Advertising Claims: The Justice Department Resolve Allegations Against Lyft Inc with $2.1M Settlement

In a notable development, the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have announced a settlement requiring Lyft Inc. to p

Walmart to Pay $7.5 Million for Improper Hazardous Waste Disposal in California

Stephen Wick

Oct 293 min read

Investigations

Walmart to Pay $7.5 Million for Improper Hazardous Waste Disposal in California

The allegations were substantiated through over 70 waste audits conducted from 2015 to 2021, which uncovered thousands of containers of toxi

States Remain Silent on Complaints Against Exeter Finance Amid Santander Settlement

Stephen Wick

Oct 253 min read

Investigations

States Remain Silent on Complaints Against Exeter Finance Amid Santander Settlement

ProPublica reveals that a dozen states that pursued legal action against Santander Consumer USA for high-interest loans have largely ignored

Veni-Express Inc. Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $135,000

Stephen Wick

Oct 244 min read

Investigations

Veni-Express Inc. Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $135,000

Federal investigators alleged that from 2015 to 2019, Veni-Express and the Steinbaums knowingly submitted false claims to federal health car

TikTok Faces Lawsuits from 13 States and Washington, D.C

Stephen Wick

Oct 132 min read

Social Media

TikTok Faces Lawsuits from 13 States and Washington, D.C

The lawsuits bring to light significant worries regarding TikTok's approach to content moderation. As reported by Reuters, the states claim

Federal Court Issues Consent Decree for Rizo Lopez Foods Inc After Multistate Listeriosis Outbreak Linked to Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese

Stephen Wick

Oct 84 min read

Investigations

Federal Court Issues Consent Decree for Rizo Lopez Foods Inc After Multistate Listeriosis Outbreak Linked to Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese

The situation escalated in January 2024 when the Hawaii State Department of Health discovered L. monocytogenes in a sample of Rizo Lopez Foo

Justice Department Sues LA Fitness for Discrimination Against Individuals with Disabilities

Stephen Wick

Oct 84 min read

Investigations

Justice Department Sues LA Fitness for Discrimination Against Individuals with Disabilities

According to the lawsuit, many LA Fitness locations have significant barriers that hinder access for members with disabilities. Issues such

Major Bust: 42 Arrested in Crackdown on San Fernando Valley White Supremacist Gang

Stephen Wick

Oct 26 min read

Investigations

Major Bust: 42 Arrested in Crackdown on San Fernando Valley White Supremacist Gang

The unsealed indictment names a total of 68 defendants facing a litany of federal charges, such as conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influ

Neiman Marcus Launches Exclusive "Road to Solomeo" Collection with Brunello Cucinelli

Stephen Wick

Sep 305 min read

Fashion

Neiman Marcus Launches Exclusive "Road to Solomeo" Collection with Brunello Cucinelli

Inspired by the scenic motorcycle journeys through Italy's picturesque hills and vibrant cities, ‘Road to Solomeo’ captures the essence of a

SEC Accuses TrustToken & TrueCoin of Fraud in Stablecoin Investment Scheme, Along with Unregistered Securities Sales

Stephen Wick

Sep 254 min read

Investigations

SEC Accuses TrustToken & TrueCoin of Fraud in Stablecoin Investment Scheme, Along with Unregistered Securities Sales

The complaint also claims that TrueCoin and TrustToken misrepresented the investment opportunity as secure and reliable, asserting that TUSD

California Man Convicted of Fraudulent Schemes Related to COVID-19 Relief Programs

Stephen Wick

Sep 194 min read

Investigations

California Man Convicted of Fraudulent Schemes Related to COVID-19 Relief Programs

Through these fraudulent activities, Suel’s businesses received a total of $1,773,245 from COVID-related relief programs, including Paycheck

Vermont Leads Nation in Charging Fossil Fuel Companies for Climate Change Damages

Stephen Wick

Sep 42 min read

Environment & Climate

Vermont Leads Nation in Charging Fossil Fuel Companies for Climate Change Damages

Vermont is pioneering a novel climate policy approach by implementing charges on fossil fuel companies to cover the costs of natural disaste

California DMV Unveils Draft Regulations for Autonomous Vehicles, Requiring Safety Drivers Amid Growing Scrutiny

Stephen Wick

Sep 42 min read

Tech

California DMV Unveils Draft Regulations for Autonomous Vehicles, Requiring Safety Drivers Amid Growing Scrutiny

The DMV is currently seeking written feedback on these draft regulations, with comments due by October 14. If approved, the regulations coul

Oregon Officials Discover Mosquito Capable of Spreading Deadly Viruses in Southern Region

Stephen Wick

Sep 32 min read

Public Health

Oregon Officials Discover Mosquito Capable of Spreading Deadly Viruses in Southern Region

In a recent announcement, the health authority revealed that Jackson County health officials are collaborating with the agency to tackle a m

CEO of Injectable Stem Cell Company Admits Guilt in Felony Case for Unapproved Drug Distribution

Stephen Wick

Aug 285 min read

Criminal Justice

CEO of Injectable Stem Cell Company Admits Guilt in Felony Case for Unapproved Drug Distribution

In his guilty plea, Kosolcharoen acknowledged that he and his associates falsely claimed ReGen was effective for treating numerous ailments,

Lawmakers Push for Oil Companies to Pay for Disaster Costs Amid Climate Crisis; Industry Rejects Liability Claims

Stephen Wick

Aug 262 min read

Environment & Climate

Lawmakers Push for Oil Companies to Pay for Disaster Costs Amid Climate Crisis; Industry Rejects Liability Claims

Industry representatives from the oil sector have challenged the validity of attribution science, arguing that there is no justification for

Resorts World LV Accused of Letting Illegal Bookies and Felons Gamble, GCB Complaint Alleges

Stephen Wick

Aug 262 min read

Criminal Justice

Resorts World LV Accused of Letting Illegal Bookies and Felons Gamble, GCB Complaint Alleges

Bowyer is the bookmaker who accepted numerous bets from Ippei Mizuhara, the interpreter who confessed to embezzling over $16 million from ba

RealPage Caught in Lady Justice's Net Over Algorithmic Pricing Scheme That Hurts Millions of Renters

Stephen Wick

Aug 235 min read

Investigations

RealPage Caught in Lady Justice's Net Over Algorithmic Pricing Scheme That Hurts Millions of Renters

RealPage’s algorithmic pricing software then uses this data to generate pricing and lease term recommendations, effectively reducing competi

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